“Taking a Stand in History”
During the 2005-2006 school year, National History Day invites students to
research topics related to the theme Taking a Stand in History: People, Ideas,
Events. As is the case each year, the theme is broad enough to encourage
investigation of topics ranging from local to world history, and from ancient
times to the recent past. To understand the historical importance of their
topics, students need to ask questions about time, place, and context; cause
and effect; change over time; and impact and significance. They ought to
consider not only when and where events happened, but also why they occurred,
what factors contributed to their development, and what effects they had on
broader history. In other words, NHD projects should go beyond mere
description to include analysis of information and conclusions about how the
topic influenced and was influenced by other people, ideas, and events.
This year, West Catholic had 4 students participate in the National History
Day Philadelphia Competition at the National Constitution Center on April 6,
2006.
Haftom Khasai and Jichang Ni: “Tiananmen Square” documentary – 2nd place, went
to States
Malik Neal: “Founding Mothers” documentary – 2nd place, went to States
Crystal Nichols: “Mary Church Terrell” exhibit
“Taking a Stand in History” During the 2005-2006 school year, National History Day invites students to research topics related to the theme Taking a Stand in History: People, Ideas, Events. As is the case each year, the theme is broad enough to encourage investigation of topics ranging from local to world history, and from ancient times to the recent past. To understand the historical importance of their topics, students need to ask questions about time, place, and context; cause and effect; change over time; and impact and significance. They ought to consider not only when and where events happened, but also why they occurred, what factors contributed to their development, and what effects they had on broader history. In other words, NHD projects should go beyond mere description to include analysis of information and conclusions about how the topic influenced and was influenced by other people, ideas, and events. This year, West Catholic had 4 students participate in the National History Day Philadelphia Competition at the National Constitution Center on April 6, 2006. Haftom Khasai and Jichang Ni: “Tiananmen Square” documentary – 2nd place, went to States Malik Neal: “Founding Mothers” documentary – 2nd place, went to States Crystal Nichols: “Mary Church Terrell” exhibit